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Questions tagged [used-goods]

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Why are cars so expensive on Craigslist?

I was helping a friend to buy a cheap car in good condition in California (less than 100k miles for less than $8000) and we looked into Craigslist for cars, since we thought that Craigslist was cheaper than most other options. Auction wasn't a good…
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Is this hurried effort to buy my car a scam?

I recently bought a used car to replace my wife's 20-year old Honda. By the time I went to the dealer I ultimately purchased from, I had visited 3 dealerships and test drove a bunch of cars. The sale went smoothly, relatively quick as it was late in…
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If accepting more than $10K in cash for a used boat, should I worry about counterfeiting?

I'm selling a boat through a broker (a friend of a friend) taking a consignment. The buyers offered to pay in cash, but want the bill of sale to say less than the actual price for tax reasons. Should I worry about counterfeiting if it is such a…
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For net worth, should I value physical property at my cost to replace it, or the amount I could get for selling it?

I recently was a good little consumer and picked up a relatively expensive set of new home furnishings, some furniture, a TV, some other electronics ... items of that nature (don't worry, been budgeting for many years). My question is: I keep a…
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Time, money and probability: Should i sell my electric bike

I bought a second hand electrical bike for a very reasonable price (600 euro) more than a year ago. Since then i changed jobs and i now commute by car and the bike just sits in the shed. If I sell it now I can probably still get a nice price for it.…
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What is the average margin on a vehicle from a used car dealer?

I'm going to be looking for a used car here from a dealer, and I'd like to be as informed as possible when entering negotiations. A dealer has the car I want, used (looks like it was brought back from a lease), and I'm wondering how to estimate what…
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How can I run a profitable garage sale this summer?

Have you done garage sales before? Any key learnings to share? How to do one well, what to do, what not to do?
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Selling unneeded items to make ends meet when it seems only scammers reply

We have a major appliance that we needed to replace - not because it was old (under 3 years old) or didn't work right, but because it wasn't meeting our needs. So as a result we had to get something else, and to try to soften the blow of the…
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How do I figure out the market value of used books?

I have some used books and I would like to figure out their market value. Does anyone have any suggestions for how I should do that? Should I use prices on Amazon? If so, what formula should I use? I have noticed bookstores in my area just use a…
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What's the best way to get cash for an old car?

If I am not going to trade in my car what are other good options to convert it into cash?
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How can I make the most money when selling used stuff in a mass "spring clean" on eBay?

Have you ever had a mass "spring clean" so to speak of items and put on ebay? Do you have a habit or hoarding stuff? Lots of DVDs/Books/Electronics you never used? If so have you ever cleared the lot out and whacked it all on ebay? If so, what are…
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Tax liability for selling inherited collectibles on eBay?

When I was a kid, my grandfather gave me some collectible items, which at the time were worthless. Many years later, this stuff is actually worth a few thousand dollars. If I sell this stuff on eBay, what would my tax liability be? I know…
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Are these carfax items red flags when buying used car from a dealer?

I'm looking to buy a 2021 car from a dealer. The carfax report makes me nervous (only showing negative parts): 2021 -- car purchased (one owner) 2023 -- glass repaired 2024 -- failed safety inspection 2024 -- sold at auction Would this dissuade…
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What factors should I consider in buying a used car?

I am looking to purchase a car to use for one year and to sell again. It'll be used mostly for driving around a suburb, but with a few extended road trips as well. My wife and I have three elementary aged kids. I've done this once before as was…
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Can I transfer the warranty of an item to someone else when selling via craigslist?

I want to sell a used item via craigslist. The item (it's an iRobot Roomba cleaning robot) is very new and in full working condition and I am the first owner. I bought this item in an online shop. It is still under warranty. When I sell the item to…
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